James Oglethorpe Monument in Chippewa Square. Oglethorpe was the founder of the Georiga Colony and planned the city of Savannah. Read more.

James Oglethorpe Monument in Chippewa Square. Oglethorpe was the founder of the Georiga Colony and planned the city of Savannah. Read more.

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Passing by a dolphin downspout. These are thought to be good luck in Savannah.

Passing by a dolphin downspout. These are thought to be good luck in Savannah.

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The Six Pence Pub, located on Bull St. in Savannah, GA, is another location featured in a movie. It appears in 'Something to Talk About' starring Julia Roberts and Dennis Quaid.

The Six Pence Pub, located on Bull St. in Savannah, GA, is another location featured in a movie. It appears in 'Something to Talk About' starring Julia Roberts and Dennis Quaid.

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The Green-Meldrim House, located in Madison Square, was used by General Sherman as headquarters after his march to the sea.

The Green-Meldrim House, located in Madison Square, was used by General Sherman as headquarters after his march to the sea.

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Wrought-iron terraces and gates are a common site in Savannah.

Wrought-iron terraces and gates are a common site in Savannah.

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Wrought-iron terraces and gates are a common site in Savannah. Photo-5719495.77665 - Times Union

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A line snakes around the corner from Jones St. as people wait in line for lunch at Mrs. Wilke's Boarding House, a popular Savannah Destination. Learn more.

A line snakes around the corner from Jones St. as people wait in line for lunch at Mrs. Wilke's Boarding House, a popular Savannah Destination. Learn more.

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Historic Savannah home dressed up for the holidays.

Historic Savannah home dressed up for the holidays.

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Historic Savannah home dressed up for the holidays. Photo-5719489.77665 - Times Union

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The Mercer-Williams House belonged to Jim Williams, who is credited for restoring 50 historic homes in the area. Williams and the homicide that occurred in the house is also the inspiration for the book, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." less

The Mercer-Williams House belonged to Jim Williams, who is credited for restoring 50 historic homes in the area. Williams and the homicide that occurred in the house is also the inspiration for the book, ... more

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Temple Mickve Israel, in Monterey Square, is home to the third oldest Jewish Congregation in America, who arrived in the Georgia Colony in 1733.

Temple Mickve Israel, in Monterey Square, is home to the third oldest Jewish Congregation in America, who arrived in the Georgia Colony in 1733.

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Temple Mickve Israel, in Monterey Square, is home to the third oldest Jewish Congregation in America, who arrived in the Georgia Colony in 1733.

Temple Mickve Israel, in Monterey Square, is home to the third oldest Jewish Congregation in America, who arrived in the Georgia Colony in 1733.

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View of the Armstrong House in Savannah. This home contains the office of Sonny Seiler, the lawyer who represented Jim Williams and who even had a role in the movie, 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.'

View of the Armstrong House in Savannah. This home contains the office of Sonny Seiler, the lawyer who represented Jim Williams and who even had a role in the movie, 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.'

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This is known as the Candler Oak, and it is thought to be... Photo-5719658.77665 - Times Union

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Another example of ornamental ironwork that can be found in Savannah, GA. Learn more.

Another example of ornamental ironwork that can be found in Savannah, GA. Learn more.

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Another example of ornamental ironwork that can be found in... Photo-5719656.77665 - Times Union

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The Andrew Low House was the home of Juliet Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. Her childhood home is also located in Savannah. Learn more.

The Andrew Low House was the home of Juliet Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. Her childhood home is also located in Savannah. Learn more.

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View of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in 1873. The parish was founded by French and Haitian immigrants near the end of the 18th century. Learn more.

View of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in 1873. The parish was founded by French and Haitian immigrants near the end of the 18th century. Learn more.

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View of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in 1873. The parish was founded by French and Haitian immigrants near the end of the 18th century. Learn more.

View of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, built in 1873. The parish was founded by French and Haitian immigrants near the end of the 18th century. Learn more.

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Photo-5719650.77665 - Times Union

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Photo-5719648.77665 - Times Union

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Photo-5719649.77665 - Times Union

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Photo-5719647.77665 - Times Union

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

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Inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Photo-5719646.77665 - Times Union

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Pipe organ inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Pipe organ inside the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

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View of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah. Established in 1750, this is where many of Savannah's earliest residents are buried. While no Confederate soldiers are buried there, it was looted by Union soldiers, with headstones removed and dates changed. Learn more. less

View of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah. Established in 1750, this is where many of Savannah's earliest residents are buried. While no Confederate soldiers are buried there, it was looted by Union soldiers, ... more

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View of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah. Established in 1750, this is where many of Savannah's earliest residents are buried. While no Confederate soldiers are buried there, it was looted by Union soldiers, with headstones removed and dates changed. Learn more. less

View of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah. Established in 1750, this is where many of Savannah's earliest residents are buried. While no Confederate soldiers are buried there, it was looted by Union soldiers, ... more

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View of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah. Established in 1750,... Photo-5720404.77665 - Times Union

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More homes adorned with wrought iron in Savannah.

More homes adorned with wrought iron in Savannah.

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More homes adorned with wrought iron in Savannah. Photo-5720402.77665 - Times Union

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The Pirates House was a tavern made famous in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Learn more.

The Pirates House was a tavern made famous in Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Learn more.

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The Pirates House was a tavern made famous in Robert Louis... Photo-5720403.77665 - Times Union

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Built by Isaiah Davenport, this home has been restored to show life in Savannah in the 1820's. Learn more.

Built by Isaiah Davenport, this home has been restored to show life in Savannah in the 1820's. Learn more.

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Built by Isaiah Davenport, this home has been restored to show life... Photo-5720401.77665 - Times Union

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The Kehoe House, built in 1893, is now an historic inn. It was built for William Kehoe, owner of a successful iron foundry. The size accounts for his wife and ten children. Learn more.

The Kehoe House, built in 1893, is now an historic inn. It was built for William Kehoe, owner of a successful iron foundry. The size accounts for his wife and ten children. Learn more.

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The Kehoe House, built in 1893, is now an historic inn. It was... Photo-5720400.77665 - Times Union

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Another historic home you can view in Savannah is the Owens Thomas Home, built in 1819. Learn more.

Another historic home you can view in Savannah is the Owens Thomas Home, built in 1819. Learn more.

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Another historic home you can view in Savannah is the Owens Thomas... Photo-5720399.77665 - Times Union